Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
follicularis
ID:
1229516

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 18: t. 1798 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228854



Common Names

  • Hemiboea follicularis
  • Follicular Hemiboea
  • Follicular Hemiboea


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Description

Hemiboea follicularis (also called Chinese Hemiboea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white or pink bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Hemiboea follicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemiboea follicularis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemiboea follicularis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Hemiboea follicularis

Hemiboea follicularis is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Hemiboea follicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemiboea follicularis?

Hemiboea follicularis

What is the natural habitat of Hemiboea follicularis?

Hemiboea follicularis is found in tropical and subtropical forests in China.

What is the flowering season of Hemiboea follicularis?

Hemiboea follicularis flowers from April to June.

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References